Carlos Soto
Riverbank ,CA
Summary
Seasoned Sterile Processing Technician II with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente, adept in decontamination and sanitation, and computerized tracking. Excelled in ensuring sterility assurance and efficient surgical support, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a robust commitment to safety and compliance. Achieved a significant reduction in instrument processing times while maintaining 100% adherence to sterilization protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician II
Sutter Health
Modesto, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Stocked substerile areas and ensured adequate supplies for next day surgeries.
- Ensured timely delivery of surgical cases to the operating room by following printed pick sheets during trauma calls.
Sterile Processing Technician II
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Followed protocol for biological indicators and maintained up-to-date instrument logs.
- Processed loaner instruments promptly for next-day surgeries.
- Washed, assembled, and sterilized surgical instruments, ensuring operating rooms were fully equipped for procedures.
- Adhered to protocols for biological indicators and maintained up-to-date instrument logs.
- Performed Bowie-Dick tests and biological indicator evaluations on sterilizers every night after 12:00 am.
Sterile Tech II
Kaiser Permenente
Redwood City , CA
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Processed instruments and surgical equipment, including GI scopes, ensuring adherence to sterilization protocols.
- Placed orders, restocked inventory, and maintained accurate records to support efficient operations.
- Followed protocols for biological indicators and kept instrument logs up to date, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Washed, assembled, and sterilized surgical equipment for next-day surgeries.
- Conducted Bowie Dick and biological indicator tests on sterilizers nightly after 12:00 am.
Education
High School Diploma -
MOUNT EDEN HIGH SCHOOL
HAYWARD06-2004
Certificate - STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Corner Stone College
Hayward, CASkills
- Tray preparation
- Computerized tracking
- Case cart assembly
- Decontamination and sanitation
- Sterilization procedures
- Sterility assurance testing
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CBSPD EX 11/30/2028
- BLS EX 04/29/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician II
Sutter Health
08.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician II
Kaiser Permanente
08.2018 - 08.2021
Sterile Tech II
Kaiser Permenente
08.2014 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
MOUNT EDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Certificate - STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
Corner Stone College
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